Ranovao

Ranovao
Ranovao

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 18°49′S 47°51′E / 18.817°S 47.850°E / -18.817; 47.850
Country  Madagascar
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation[1] 1,473 m (4,833 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ranovao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-06-03.

Coordinates: 18°49′S 47°51′E / 18.817°S 47.850°E / -18.817; 47.850


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